• Greatest Spiritual Challenges We Face

  Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 8, 2024 (message contributor)

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  Scripture:  James 1:10-15

  Tags:  Lust, Discipleship, Temptation, Pride, Anger, Spiritual Battles  (view more)  (view less)

  Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to them:

1. Materialism.

2. Pride.

3. Self-centeredness.

4. Laziness.

5. Anger/Bitterness.

5. Sexual lust.

7. Envy.

8. Gluttony.

9. Lying.

Survey respondents noted temptations were more potent when they had neglected their time with God (81 percent) and when they were physically tired (57 percent).

Resisting temptation was accomplished by prayer (84 percent), avoiding compromising situations (76 percent), Bible study (66 percent), being accountable to someone (52 percent) and for those married, supportive spouses who shared a strong physical relationship.

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